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Heart Health Twitter Quiz – Red Meat
Can I eat red meat and still have a healthy heart? Yes No Answer: Yes In their book, Heart 411, Drs. Gillinov and Nissen say: Certain cuts of red meat contain large quantities of saturated fat, which...
View ArticleWhy Should You Eat Seeds?
Have you ever wondered about the health benefits of seeds? Amy Jamieson-Petonic, R.D., a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic, says people do not realize certain seeds have a variety of health...
View ArticleA New Way to Raise ‘Good’ Cholesterol?
Drugs to reduce LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, have been around for decades. Until recently, though, researchers were puzzled by how to increase HDL, the “good” cholesterol. A new drug under trial may...
View ArticleHeart Guidelines Urge Increased Statin Use (Video)
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology’s new guidelines have taken a dramatic turn in their approach to treatment with cholesterol-lowering statin medications. The...
View ArticleWhy You Should No Longer Worry About Cholesterol in Food
For years, we’ve been told to avoid high-cholesterol foods for heart health, but those days may be coming to an end. A top nutrition advisory committee says people no longer have to be concerned about...
View ArticleNew Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Near FDA Approval
Two new drugs to help physicians better manage “bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) have received approval this week from an FDA advisory panel. The FDA typically accepts those recommendations, so the...
View ArticleHeart Disease Risk Calculators: Do They Work?
What do heart disease risk calculators really tell you about your chances of developing heart disease? The bottom line is that they are not perfect, but they do have value, according to Michael Rocco,...
View ArticleWhy Should You Eat Seeds?
Have you ever wondered about the health benefits of seeds? Amy Jamieson-Petonic, R.D., a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic, says people do not realize certain seeds have a variety of health...
View ArticleA New Way to Raise ‘Good’ Cholesterol?
Drugs to reduce LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, have been around for decades. Until recently, though, researchers were puzzled by how to increase HDL, the “good” cholesterol. A new drug under trial may...
View ArticleHeart Guidelines Urge Increased Statin Use (Video)
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology’s new guidelines have taken a dramatic turn in their approach to treatment with cholesterol-lowering statin medications. The...
View ArticleWhy You Should No Longer Worry About Cholesterol in Food
For years, we’ve been told to avoid high-cholesterol foods for heart health, but those days may be coming to an end. A top nutrition advisory committee says people no longer have to be concerned about...
View ArticleNew Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Near FDA Approval
Two new drugs to help physicians better manage “bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) have received approval this week from an FDA advisory panel. The FDA typically accepts those recommendations, so the...
View ArticleHeart Disease Risk Calculators: Do They Work?
What do heart disease risk calculators really tell you about your chances of developing heart disease? The bottom line is that they are not perfect, but they do have value, according to Michael Rocco,...
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Is Your LDL Cholesterol as Low as It Should Be?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a major cause of coronary heart disease. It’s the culprit behind most cholesterol buildup and arterial blockages in your body. Find out if your LDL...
View ArticleHow Healthy Is Your Heart? 7 Numbers Will Tell You
Seven measurements will tell you how healthy your heart is, says Steven Nissen, MD. Are your numbers where they should be? Tap to find out.
View ArticleCan Statins Actually Reverse Plaque Buildup?
Q: Can statins actually reverse plaque buildup? A: Yes. There have been several clinical studies — many of them done here at Cleveland Clinic — that show statins can reverse plaque buildup. Two...
View ArticleAre All Heart Health Risk Factors Equal?
If giving up cigarettes causes you to gain 50 pounds, is the extra weight worse for you than smoking? Or did you simply trade one heart health risk factor for another? It’s a good question. Many...
View ArticleMango-licious: The Top 6 Health Benefits of Mango
Mangoes are easy to find in most supermarkets today. Aside from the fresh produce section, you’ll spot them in bags of frozen fruit, trail mixes and salsas. Many people enjoy mangoes, but are they...
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